Lunatics I Follow
Boston Marathon
Hopkinton, MA
**FULL DISCLOSURE**--This is a highly biased review! The completion of this race was the completion of a 16-year goal to run a marathon in every state (plus DC), on every …
Semi de Paris (Paris Half Marathon)
Paris, France
I booked this trip with Marathon Tours (as I have for most of my international races). They are always reliable, though this trip had a surprisingly light itinerary. Our hotel …
Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo, Japan
I believe that this year's race (2023) will be unlike previous and future occurrences of this event. So please keep that in mind with my recap below. Japan in general …
Charleston Half Marathon
Charleston, SC
It was a chilly and windy weekend in Charleston this year (2023). This is traditionally a long holiday weekend for most people and this is a beautiful city to visit …
NYCRUNS Go Nuts for Donuts 10K & 5K
Brooklyn, NY
These races (there is a half marathon, which I did, and a 5k) take place in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. This location was home to the 1939 and 1964 World Fairs. …
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Cape Town, South Africa
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is an Abbott World Major Marathon candidate. I strongly support there being a World Major on the continent of Africa, and I believe (with a …
Big Five Marathon
Bosveld, South Africa
Lots of caveats for this review! Starting with the most important - I did not finish. I got pulled at mile 17. This was my first DNF (in 350+ races). …
Boston’s Run to Remember
Boston, MA
My overall "4 shoe" rating for this race is due to the purpose behind this event--to pay tribute to 1st responders who lost their lives while carrying out their duties. …
Prague Half Marathon
Prague, Czech Republic
This year's race (was 2022) was the first since pre-COVID. I originally signed up for 2020 and the race was rescheduled multiple times until April 2022. This was my first …
Citizens Bank Shamrock Shuffle
Manchester, NH
This year (2022) race was on March 26th--definitely a bit late in the month to still be celebrating St. Patrick's Day - but I love a good theme! Manchester, NH …